Google Pixel 2 and XL 2 cases show up on Amazon ahead of the phones’ launch

Google Pixel XL 2 Case, MicroP Soft TPU Brushed Anti-fingerprint Full-body Protective Phone Case Cover For Google Pixel XL2 (Black Brushed TPU)

We aren’t expecting the new Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 to show up just yet but it seems third-party accessory manufacturers want to get ahead of the game. Four protective cases and two screen protectors have shown up on Amazon for the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 showing nearly bezel-less designs that have been rumoured in the past. It seems to have the 18:9 aspect ratio, which seems identical to the Full Vision display panel by LG. It’s supposedly apt since LG is rumoured to be making at least one of the handsets. Before it was also rumoured that LG was going to supply the screen modules for both devices, so having the similar taller displays in the renders seem to give more credence to that.

There isn’t any information on screen sizes but contrary to rumours that Google was axing the headphone jack, there is still a cutout for it. But it looks like the Google Pixel 2 has a more angled camera module than its bigger brother, the Pixel XL 2. Both look like they’ll retain the circular fingerprint scanner on the device. The phone might be a couple of months away but if getting the cases ahead of time is something you want to do, these go for as low as US$7.99.

Source: Android Headlines

Here’s what we know about the Red Hydrogen holographic smartphone

If you’re a tech nerd, film buff, or camera enthusiast, you know Red. The brand is known for making modular cinema cameras but now they’re branching out to make its first phone called the Red Hydrogen. It’s not going to be a simple device, nor will it be affordable. Its pre-order prices peg it at US$1,595 for the titanium version and US$1,195 for the aluminum alloy model. The smartphone will supposedly feature a “holographic” display it calls 4-View. It won’t need any special glasses but will supposedly give you a glasses-free 3D image that will let you look around or behind the objects by showing multiple perspectives of what you’re watching. Its 5.7-inch display with “nanotechnology” can switch seamlessly from 2D, stereo 3D, to 4-View “holographic” modes.

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Gboard for iOS will now let you share YouTube clips and locations on Google Maps

Google is updating its Gboard keyboard app on iOS to add some pretty nifty features. The app now gets YouTube and Google Maps integration. So aside from being able to do web searches right from the keyboard, you can just now tap on the G icon and look for something. If the YouTube clip shows up or a location or address of a specific place from Maps is pulled up, you can just send it to the person you’re messaging. Aside from that, the app will now also let you draw or doodle with its new Ink feature. All you need to do is tap on the emoji button and tap on the pen icon. The keyboard app now also supports three new languages: Arabic, Hebrew, and Farsi.

Source: GSMArena

Android might soon display battery levels of Bluetooth devices

If you use an LG, Samsung, or even OnePlus device, this feature isn’t news. But for those who use other Android phones, a new feature is coming to your devices. Google is planning to add support to display battery information for Bluetooth devices. A report from XDA-Developers says the feature will be in an API that would be part of a future version of Android. Google has added a new “method” it calls “getBatteryLevel()” as part of the “BluetoothDevice” class. This means you’ll get to see the battery level percentage of a supported Bluetooth device.

Source: GSMArena